Early last year, I visited Goa with a couple of friends and at the suggestion of a server at a local restaurant ended up having Urak Feni. The taste of feni with lime, lime, and slit green chilli is something that I think of often and especially when recommending it to other friends visiting Goa.
For sure a Goan classic, feni is synonymous with Goa for many. The velvety and extremely potent drink is made by double distilling the cashew apple fruit and is the perfect accompaniment to Goa weather.
Fazenda Cazulo, a Goan family-owned feni brand is trying to make the local drink an experience that goes beyond the bottle. Founded by Hansel Vaz, the Fazenda Cazulo offers the finest and most marvellous range of Cashew, Coconut, and Dukshiri Feni straight from the distillery.
With their ‘Table in the Water’ experience that is in collaboration with Urbanaut, a company that offers off-beat experiences. You not only get a masterclass in feni by Vaz but also a walk-through tour of the distillery and farm. Seated at the private table in the natural fresh water spring under a canopy of trees, they have curated tasting platter that is designed to inspire your senses as you indulge in paired local flavours and colours that enhance the feni experience.
You can check them out, here.
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